Marcos okay with ‘incomplete’ mark given to him, Cabinet

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he agrees with the “incomplete” grade given him and his Cabinet by pundits as he wraps up his first year in office.

“I saw a report earlier this morning where one of the economists said the grade that I will give for the President is incomplete. I agree with him. We are not done,” the Chief Executive said at the sidelines of the launch of the Kanegosyo Center of Cebuana Lluillher in Parañaque City.

ALL ABOARD President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presides during a full cabinet meeting in Malacañang on Thursday, June 22, 2023. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

“There are many, many things that we still need to do. We have to undo 30, 35, almost 40 years of neglect when it comes to the agricultural sector. And the agricultural sectors still occupy the most fundamental part of our economy. We have done a lot of growth (and) we are beginning to see the systemic changes that are going to be part of the new bureaucracy, but there is still a long way to go,” he added, as he reiterated that his campaign promises are still “a work in progress.”

Marcos further noted that under his watch, the government would continue to exert efforts to improve the economy, including the “biggest problem” that is inflation.

We are doing everything we can possibly do to alleviate the problems of our country,” he said.